Veterans Dragon Boat USA

06/06/2026

Training in action ~ and it’s shaping up to be another amazing day!

We are grateful for the ability to again offer our team a private training session with Almer Rivera- but we didn’t do it alone !

We extend our deepest gratitude for the very generous support of an anonymous donor who is covering the cost of today’s training.

And a long training day isn’t complete without some refreshments! Thank you to Tandem Bagel Company and South Hadley VFW Post 3104 for making sure our team has the energy they need today!

06/03/2026

Awesome night on the river tonight! Our flag lead the way!

06/02/2026

We can’t wait !!!

Our new Dragon boat festival t-shirts this year are extra gorgeous! They’ll be available for sale July 18 at the festival!

Have you registered for this Springfield dragon boat festival yet? Here are some of the great team teams who have registered:

Springfield Dragon Rays
BHN
Ct Dragons
Wellness Warriors Boston
EANE Wave Riders
Paradise City Dragon Boat
Valkyrie Dragons
Hope in the Boat
Women On Water (WOW)
Century Dragon Boat Club
Dragons Alive
Veterans Dragon Boat USA
CAWM Huaxia Dragon
Tide One Pioneers
Rhode Island Phoenix Dragon Boat Club

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start of summer.
It is a day to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
For many veterans, remembrance is deeply personal. On our racing vests, each of us carries the dog tag of someone we have lost — a brother, sister, friend, or fellow veteran. Some were lost in war. Some lost their battle after coming home.
Their names remind us why veterans helping veterans matters.
Through Veterans Dragon Boat, we find healing in teamwork, strength in connection, and support from people who understand the weight many carry. Every paddle stroke is a reminder that no one should fight alone.
Today, we paddle in honor of those we lost, while continuing to show up for those still fighting beside us.

Paddles up!!!

05/23/2026

Remember…

05/20/2026

A majestic send off for our paddlers tonight as they departed PVRC - Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club for an evening session on the water.

Interested in joining us? Send us a message for more details. All veterans and service members are welcome.

05/16/2026

To our fellow veterans on Armed Forces Day. Thank you for your strength, sacrifices, and the bond we share through service to our country. No matter where life has taken us since we wore the uniform, the pride, loyalty, and respect we carry for another will always remain.

05/13/2026

When a team member takes on new responsibilities, it strengthens the entire team. Great job tonight, Greg! 🐉🇺🇸

05/11/2026

Save the date - the Friends of the Springfield Vet Center summer cookouts are back!

Save the dates for the Friends summer cookouts.

05/08/2026

Long practice pieces tonight but we gave it our all.